We’re a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and things are finally, albeit slowly, starting to look up. The light at the end of the tunnel is growing a little brighter! With two effective vaccines on the market, and millions of dosages having been administered, more health practices have re-opened their doors and resumed surgical procedures. […]
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If you’ve been relying on contact lenses, now may be the time to consider laser eye surgery for permanent vision correction. LASIK surgery has been performed for more than two decades. Advancements have made it extremely safe and effective. Here are a few reasons you should consider LASIK vs. contacts in 2021. Reduced Risk of Infection Contact […]
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Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) can occur in anyone who spends hours viewing a computer screen, whether at work, attending school from home, or doing any task that involves using a computer or digital device. Viewing digital screens is more visually demanding than reading a printed page. Associated eye strain and discomfort affect between 50% and […]
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Cataracts are normally caused by aging yet can occur in younger people sooner from an eye injury, diabetes, excessive UV sunlight exposure, and other such reasons. Cataracts occur when the proteins in the lens of the eye start to form on the lens. This “clumping” will appear as a white dot on the surface of […]
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Blindness due to cataracts is possible if cataracts treatment is not sought. Over time, cataracts will continue to develop and, eventually, lead to reduced vision and, potentially, blindness. However, unlike other forms of blindness that result in permanent vision loss, it is possible to restore vision with laser vision surgery. What Are Cataracts? Cataracts are a […]
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Most people are aware of the health risks that smoking tobacco products can bring, such as increased risks of lung cancer, heart disease, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure. What many do not realize is that some of these increased risks are also directly related to our vision and can cause vision problems […]
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In recent years, as people have become more involved in their healthcare and treatment options, there has been a growth in so-called natural cataract treatment methods that claim they can prevent and cure cataracts without cataract eye surgery. What is true and what is not? Let’s debunk some of these myths to better help you understand cataracts. […]
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The early stages of cataract development can be quite challenging to identify and will likely cause little discernible interference to your day to day activities. However, the transformative and life-altering effects a cataract will ultimately cause are undeniable. Unless diagnosed and properly treated, a cataract will eventually lead to vision loss and even total blindness. […]
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Worldwide, cataracts cause more vision-related problems than any other eye condition or disorder. In fact, in the United States alone, an estimated 22 million Americans over the age of 40 have a cataract and the majority of people will develop a cataract over the course of their lifetime. Despite cataracts being the most common cause […]
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An intraocular lens (IOL) is a small artificial lens for the eye. The simplest way to explain an IOL is it’s a surgically implanted contact lens that is placed on the eye. The lens is placed beneath the cornea, and it can be used to support or replace the natural lens. An IOL provides all […]
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